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DroneShield (ASX:DRO) announced the appointment of Rebecca Lowde as CFO alongside reaching a FY26 committed revenue.

Innovaero completed a $40 million capital raise by issuing 80 million shares at $0.50 each ahead of its official ASX debut on Sept. 22.

Austal (ASX:ASB) confirmed it held preliminary discussions with Florida-headquartered Wildcat Infrastructure regarding a potential counterbid for its US division.

Defence technology manufacturer Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) is reviewing plans to open a European office.

AML3D (ASX:AL3) generated record annual revenue of $12.5 million for the 2026 financial year following increased adoption of its 3D-printing systems.

IperionX (ASX:IPX) has secured a firm-fixed-price task order from the U.S. An army valued at US$18.5 million.

Ingenia Communities Group (ASX:INA) has entered into a scheme implementation deed to acquire 100% of Peet (ASX:PPC) shares.

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) reported record revenue of $125.8 million for the six months ended June 30, representing a 74% surge.

Defence conglomerate Hanwha submitted a $1.7 billion conditional offer to acquire the United States division of Austal (ASX:ASB).

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has received A$23.2 million in contracts from reseller COBBS BELUX BV for vehicle‑mountable counter‑drone systems for a European military customer, launched its RfAI‑3 RF detection engine, and issued a trading update for 1H 2026.

Orbital Corporation (ASX:OEC) completes its first 150HFE propulsion flight test with American Aerospace Technologies.

Saunders International (ASX:SND) secured a head contract valued at approximately $23 million with the Australian Department of Defence.